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The landscape is still dominated by foliage, but soon snowflakes could be falling instead of leaves. Next Monday marks the start of the winter road maintenance season in Saxony.
Two parliamentary groups, the AfD and BSW, have submitted motions for committees of inquiry to investigate coronavirus policy. One of them has now received sufficient approval.
For some CDU members in the Saxon CDU, the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance seems to be haunted by the spectre of communism. In harsh words, they warn against a coalition with the BSW.
Late frosts caused severe damage to the vineyards in Saxony's Elbe Valley. Despite a second flowering, significantly fewer grapes ripened as expected - but one hope of the winegrowers was fulfilled.
Late frosts caused severe damage to the vineyards in Saxony's Elbe Valley. Despite a second flowering, significantly fewer grapes ripened as expected - but one hope of the winegrowers was fulfilled.
The rules of cooperation in the Saxon state parliament over the next five years have been set: With the new rules of procedure, there will be a fourth vice president for the first time. The post is controversial.
The VVO is running many additional trains on German Unity Day and at the weekend. Passengers can look forward to extra services and historical highlights on rail services.
Saxony always gets good marks in educational tests. However, according to the Ministry of Education, the proportion of primary school pupils with deficits in reading, writing and arithmetic is also growing here.
The CDU is also relying on a new generation for another top office in the Free State. If the Union has its way, 36-year-old Alexander Dierks will be the president of the state parliament in future.
The Saxon CDU/CSU is relying on personnel continuity. Everything remains the same at the top of the state parliamentary group.
The AfD is demanding a full investigation into a software error in the calculation of mandates. Party leader Urban threatens legal consequences.
The preliminary result confirms the projections: The previous coalition in Dresden no longer has a majority.
Ethically unacceptable: The Saxon Refugee Council has clearly criticized deportations of families. And makes a suggestion.
The late frosts in spring have already caught flowering fruit trees, shrubs and perennials cold in Saxony. There is more fruit than expected - but significantly less than usual.
Having worked all your life, your pension is still not enough for a carefree retirement. Many people in Saxony are confronted with this problem. The Left Party makes a proposal.
The vineyards in Saxony's Elbe Valley have green leaves and the vines have sprouted again after the late frost. However, fruit is rare, depending on the location - but there could be top wines.
Citizens can ask candidates questions online ahead of the Saxon state elections on September 1. Dialog platform offers direct contact with 526 direct candidates.
A weir is being dismantled to make the river near Bad Schandau passable for fish and aquatic life.
Exhibition opening with ceremony in the New Town Hall Dresden. With Werner Rellecke, SLpB, Kristina Winkler, City of Dresden, and Dr. Verena Böll, SLpB. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 6-8 pm, Foyer Goldene Pforte, admission free.
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) wants to make funding programs more transparent.
Long waiting times and high production times lead to frustration among applicants in large cities in Saxony.
The Saxon election committee decides on nominations for the state parliament elections and admits numerous parties and associations.
State Court of Audit presents report on budget & school construction in Saxony
The Saxon State Court of Audit presents the first volume of its annual report, focusing on the budget situation, school building construction and other audit objects.
This year, the Saxon Hiking and Pilgrimage Academy will be able to fund around 90 instead of the original 60 projects for the maintenance and expansion of infrastructure as well as new offers.
The Saxon Refugee Council is calling for an improvement in the accommodation situation and easier access to the labor market for refugees.
Wolfgang Holler was re-elected as President for a further three years and emphasized the importance of open dialogue and the Academy's improved facilities.
Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) is calling on bathers to help maintain water quality and the good condition of bathing areas.
The Saxon State Parliament's Committee on Internal Affairs discusses the current attacks on election workers and protection during election campaigns
22-year-old pharmacy student from Döbeln crowned Blossom Queen. Represents the Fruit Growers' Association of Saxony & Saxony-Anhalt.
The Saxon state parliament has appointed new members to the Constitutional Court in Leipzig.
The Saxon state parliament deals with crime, suspected espionage and farmland protection. The AfD, SPD and Greens put various topics on the agenda.
The seven-part series "Sam - ein Sachse" wins the Grimme Award in the "Fiction" category for its relevance and timelessness. The lead actors and directors are delighted with the award.
Cabinet meeting of the Saxon state government in the Schmilka Biological and National Park Refuge with a focus on the district of Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains.
The Free State of Saxony and the State Library Association award the Saxon Library Prize, endowed with 10,000 euros.
From May 16, female founders and entrepreneurs can apply for the Saxon Female Founder Award, which is awarded by the Saxon State Ministry of Justice and for Democracy, Europe and Equality.
Economics Minister Dulig emphasizes the positive effects of EU structural funds on Saxony's companies and jobs.
The Saxon Left Party will select its candidates for the state elections on September 1 in Bautzen on Saturday. Party conference also to adopt election program.
The chairman of the Saxon Association of General Practitioners criticizes the constant failures of the telematics infrastructure in doctors' practices and demands consequences from legislators.
The Saxon Cultural Senate is calling for more support for art and culture, especially in rural regions and ahead of the state elections.
The Saxon government meets in Zittau to discuss the district of Görlitz. An exchange with clubs and associations takes place in advance.
Hikers can once again spend the night in Saxon Switzerland. The Elbe Sandstone Forest Trail offers a challenging route through the rocky world of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
The Saxon state parliament is once again debating the legalization of cannabis, a controversial topic within the coalition. Other topics include democracy, freedom and legislative projects.
The Saxon state parliament has passed a law on constitutional compliance in the civil service in order to strengthen democracy and increase transparency in police work.
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance believes the Saxon state government has a duty to save solar production in Freiberg.
CDU parliamentary group sees fourth-highest staffing ratio in Germany and plans to reduce staff.
The Saxon skilled trades sector recorded an increase in turnover last year. The healthcare, food and finishing trades in particular recorded strong growth.
The Saxon Ministry of Culture is funding school newspapers with up to 250 euros for the first issues. Applications can be submitted until May 17.
There is currently a gap in medical care in several regions of Saxony due to a shortage of doctors.
At their party conference, the Saxon Greens want to define their program for the state elections on September 1 and set their goals for climate protection.
The Saxon state parliament discusses the current mood in the state, popular and top-class sport, farmers' demands and structural change in the economy. Other topics include plant protection and proposed legislation.
The 11th Saxon State Garden Show will take place in Auerbach and Rodewisch in the Vogtland district in 2029. For the first time, two towns will be hosting a state garden show with a joint concept.
Boating in the Saxon Switzerland National Park is temporarily prohibited from February to mid-June in order to protect the wildlife.
Farmers in Saxony are to receive the EU subsidies, which were expected in December, in January.
According to Education Minister Christian Piwarz (CDU), lateral entrants will remain an integral part of Saxon schools for the foreseeable future. Saxony has thus embarked on a path that is exemplary throughout Germany.
Bad Schandau can now officially call itself a Kneipp spa. The state recognition as a Kneipp spa is expected to attract additional guests to the region.
Saxony's Minister of Education Christian Piwarz (CDU) is committed to improving early childhood education in order to give all children equal opportunities in the education system.
The major cities in Saxony are not planning any firecracker ban zones, but are appealing for consideration and restraint in the use of fireworks. There are also general rules for setting off New Year's Eve firecrackers and rockets.
This year, the Saxon Ministry of Social Affairs supported investments in hospitals in Saxony with 193 million euros.
The Saxon cabinet has approved a draft for a new assembly law to improve cooperation with organizers of demonstrations.
The Saxon skilled crafts sector fears a prolonged crisis in the German economy and is calling on the federal and state governments to take measures to stabilize the situation.
Deputy Prime Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens) criticizes the inefficient work of the Saxon state government, especially the CDU.
Farmers in Saxony will be compensated for delays in the disbursement of EU funds. The Saxon cabinet has agreed on this. The compensation will be paid out as a one-off lump sum and will cover costs such as interest charges, deferral fees and consultancy services.
Saxon craft businesses are skeptical about the future despite the good business situation. This was the result of the autumn economic survey conducted by the Saxon Crafts Association.
The Saxon Association of Towns and Municipalities (Sächsischer Städte- und Gemeindetag - SSG) has lamented the increasing financial deficits of local authorities and called for additional funding for refugee costs, among other things.
The Saxon Museum Prize 2023, endowed with 20,000 euros, goes to Dippoldiswalde (Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district). The award was presented to the Lohgerber Museum & Gallery in Dresden on Monday, as announced by the Ministry of Culture.
The Saxon State Parliament commemorates the victims of the Hamas attack on Israel with a minute's silence at the beginning of the plenary session. There will also be a topical debate on the subject of solidarity with Israel and the protection of Jewish life in Saxony.
The party leadership of the Saxon Left does not want to enter into a conflict with Sahra Wagenknecht and emphasizes the importance of justice, solidarity and the fight against the extreme right.
CDU Secretary General accuses far-right party of perfidy
In the summer of 2024, seven productions of Winnetou and Old Shatterhand will be shown at the Felsenbühne Rathen in Saxon Switzerland.
The exhibition at Albrechtsburg Meissen explores the question of who the Saxons are and how they got their name.
Saxony's Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping is calling for the establishment of an 'Asylum Steering Committee' to deal with the rising numbers of refugees.
State Chancellery head Oliver Schenk is to lead Saxony's CDU/CSU in the 2024 European elections. CDU state chairman Michael Kretschmer has proposed the 55-year-old as the top candidate.
The AfD's criticism of the conversion to electric cars at Volkswagen's Zwickau site almost three years ago has drawn widespread criticism in the Saxon state parliament. According to CDU member of parliament Jan Hippold, the transformation of the automotive industry offers both challenges and opportunities for new jobs. AfD parliamentary group leader Jörg Urban blames the political hype surrounding e-mobility for weakening demand at VW. SPD state chairman Henning Homann warns against a swan song for the e-car, saying this would harm employees and Saxony's industry.
At its first session after the summer break, the Saxon state parliament deals with health security in the state as well as the use of forests.
The AfD parliamentary group sees around 100,000 jobs in the automotive industry at risk due to weakening demand for e-cars.